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This agenda outlines a detailed discussion and investigation into pressing global food issues, focusing on Chapter 1 of our study. We will refine topics for our first investigation, tackle food waste critiques, and analyze key myths about food scarcity. The investigation aims to explore critical subjects like food production sustainability, gender differences in agriculture, and the impact of globalization. A collaborative team effort will culminate in a 5-6 page report due by October 4. This initiative is crucial for understanding and addressing food security challenges worldwide.
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September 20 World food issues
Today’s Agenda • Discussion of Chapter 1 • Refine topics for first investigation • Food Waste
General critique of papers Chapter 1 Analysis • Average: 26/30 • Range: 23-29 • Comments: • Citing references • Do it • Do it correctly (Writing Guide) • Organization • Grammar! • Misuse of the word, “feel” for “believe”
Not Enough Food Reaction to and questions relating to Myth One • What gives rise to the “myth” of not enough? • Why do governments of hungry nations encourage food exports? • “What can I do about it” frustration • Why gender differences regarding food production • Why is so much good arable land in Africa not farmed? • What has changed since 1998? • Anything else?
Investigation • Objective: to dig deeper into issues that we believe are especially interesting or important • How: team effort • What: 5-6 page (double-spaced) report. • When: October 4 • Value: 50 pts.
Potential topics suggested so far: • Sustainability of food production • “Industrial” vs. “natural” food • Can “small scale” agriculture feed the world? • Water • Role of government regulation on food production • GMO’s impact in the developing world • Impact of globalization • Role and impact of “foreign aid” from the developed world • Role of the consumer… • Labor in agriculture: justice vs. exploitation • Impact of hybrid seed • Global transportation issues relating to food • Food waste
Food waste videos • Appalachian State video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LoeOnAo50k&feature=related • Taste the waste: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4Qn5WMxZyE&feature=related • Chicken A La Carte: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxjzgFlnUyk • Liberty Disaster Relief: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_l5JFmM0xo